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    UCLA Climate Science
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation UCLA lists for Climate Science transfers starts with A&O SCI 51, COMPTNG 10A and A&O SCI M71; the full list is below.

    UCLA does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).

    115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UCLA for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

    115
    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Climate Science

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    Major Requirements

    UCLA Climate Science Major Preparation

    The courses UCLA lists as Climate Science major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UCLA's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

    Lower division major requirements

    Required

    • A&O SCI 51 Fundamentals of Climate Science

    Complete 1 of these

    • COMPTNG 10A Introduction to Programming
    • A&O SCI M71 Introduction to Computing for Geoscientists

    Complete 1 of these options

    • MATH 3A Calculus for Life Sciences Students · MATH 3B Calculus for Life Sciences Students · MATH 3C Ordinary Differential Equations with Linear Algebra for Life Sciences Students
    • MATH 31A Differential and Integral Calculus · MATH 31B Integration and Infinite Series · MATH 32A Calculus of Several Variables · MATH 33B Differential Equations
    • LIFESCI 30A Mathematics for Life Scientists · LIFESCI 30B Mathematics for Life Scientists

    Complete 1 of these

    • PHYSICS 1A Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics and PHYSICS 1B Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Oscillations, Waves, Electric and Magnetic Fields and PHYSICS 1C Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Electrodynamics, Optics, and Special Relativity
    • PHYSICS 5A Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Mechanics and Energy and PHYSICS 5B Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Thermodynamics, Fluids, Waves, Light, and Optics and PHYSICS 5C Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Electricity, Magnetism, and Modern Physics

    Complete all of these

    • CHEM 20A Chemical Structure
    • CHEM 20B Chemical Energetics and Change

    Complete 1 of these

    • STATS 10 Introduction to Statistical Reasoning
    • STATS 12 Introduction to Statistical Methods for Geography and Environmental Studies
    • STATS 13 Introduction to Statistical Methods for Life and Health Sciences
    Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, UCLA's own Climate Science requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does UCLA have a Climate Science major for transfer students?

    Yes. UCLA offers Climate Science (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to UCLA for Climate Science?

    UCLA's Climate Science major preparation includes A&O SCI 51, COMPTNG 10A, A&O SCI M71, MATH 3A, MATH 3B and MATH 3C, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

    Can I use TAG for UCLA Climate Science?

    UCLA does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).

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